Apr. 4, 2006 - Gloomy Day..
In Las Vegas when Spring arrives we just don't know what kind of weather we are going to have..yesterday was beautiful, hence us all going outside and cleaning up..today it is windy and supposed to get a good rain..When the weather is like this I just want to curl up on the couch and read but with 7 kids that doesn't fit the schedule LOL
As I type this I have Dylan (yes he's my terror) has been sent to the "chair", while my oldest is watching a Harry Potter movie, my daughter is reading a Nancy Drew book and the rest of the kids are playing games on the other computer with Dad...
A friend of mine left me a comment in a previous entry about the house rules...I made them simple because my children range in ages from 4 to 15..but here is what the chart says..
1.No hitting
2.No name calling
3.No yelling
4.No cussing
5.No jumping on or off the furniture
6.Do your chores right the first time
7.Do not interrupt when someone else is talking
8.Do not go outside without permission
9.Do not take things that do not belong to you
10.Do not talk back
11.Do not lie
12.Stealing is a definite NO NO!!
Well there you have it..and the rewards can be based on what your child likes..for example if I had to find something to reward my oldest with, it would be a cd or dvd..those are his passions.. Hope that helps!!!
Now on to the homeschooling stuff...I have decided to finish out the rest of this year which is only a few more weeks completely unschooling..we have had such an eventful year that lesson plans,etc went right out the window..I actually love the unschooling approach as the kids are learning without realizing they are learning...there are methods to moms' madness ROFL!!!
We will be starting our next school year the first week of June so I am in the process of figuring out where we want to go..I like the idea of using the classical ed approach combined with unschooling...my older two are going to be starting their highschool in June so it's time to keep track of what they do,etc..I am scared to death!!! The idea that our homeschooling now can effect the rest of their lives just makes me doubt myself like you wouldn't believe...I know it's Satan naggin' me..
Well I'm off to do something, just not sure what yet..LOL
Comments
Apr. 4, 2006 - Method to the Madness?
Posted by hippieearthmama
Really? There is?? Just last night I purchased the "Managers of Their Homes" set to help me schedule these wild little monkeys of mine! Unschooling or not: There has GOT to be a schedule!! LOL.........so we are all in for it in about 4 days!!
Thanks for posting on my blog: Glad you found me!! I enjoy the unschooling method, but some days............whew! I want to throw my hands in the air and scream, "That's IT! I give up!!"
Okay......need to mop! I really, really do!!
Blessings & Peace!
Kelly
